Pete walk in Bangalore

Pete walk in Bangalore

Rediscover the essence of old Bangalore in its Pettahs. The Pettah came into being on 1537 with the establishment of a mud fort by Kempe Gowda the founder of Bangalore. Over the last 250 years the Pettah has evolved into the most important commercial hub of Bangalore. Walk past quaint bazaars selling everything from textiles to silver, gold, spices, flower and bronze items to get a real feel for the oldest settlement of Bangalore.

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Stop At: Tipu Sultan Fort and Palace - Bangalore KR Market, Allbert Victor Road Chamrajpet, Bengaluru 560018 India

The Summer Palace of Tipu is a fascinating structure with teak pillars and frescoes. The Palace captures key milestones in Tipu’s life including his early life, economic and social reforms undertaken by him, his victories and eventual defeat as well

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Kote Venkataramana Temple, Krishnarajendra Road, Bengaluru India

We visit the magnificent Kote Venkataraman Temple. Built in the 17th century this temple follows an architecture style which is a fusion of Dravidian and Vijayanagar elements. This temple provided the setting for the treasure hunt in the book Riddle of the Seventh Stone.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bangalore Fort, Krishna Rajendra Rd, Bengaluru 560002 India

Built-in 1537 by Kempe Gowda the founder of Bangalore as a mud fort, it was reinforced with stone by Tipu’s father Hyder Ali in 1761. We will talk about how the fort played a role in the Anglo Mysore wars between Tipu and the British forces led by the legendary Lord Cornwallis.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: KR Market, Near Avenue Road-Mysore Road junction, Bengaluru 560002 India

This is one of the busiest and most famous markets in Bangalore. The bustling market is a riot of colors and acts as a nerve center for small traders and shop owners. We will visit the Flower, Fruits and Spice markets..

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Chickpet, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Brnze bazaar caters to any one looking for statues and artifacts made of Bronze. It’s a mesmerizing view to look at thousands of statues of gods, men and objects

We walk to the business hub for gold, silver, beads and stones like jade and emerald. It’s a haven for shoppers looking for any types of jewelry. Like kundan Sets, handmade jewelry, antique and temple Jewelry.

Our next destination is a bazaar famous for textiles and specifically for Silk Sarees. Silk Sarees are a cultural icon in South India. Ranging in length from 6-9 yards, these Sarees are worn by women during auspicious occasions like a wedding or a birthday.

Duration: 45 minutes